Scythian Campaign (333 BC)

The Scythian Campaign was the conquest of Scythia by Alexander the Great in 333 BC.

War
Alexander, advised to do so by General Parmenion, invaded Scythia, territory of King Ateas, a master rider and cavalry tactician like Alexander. The first time, the Scythian cavalry rode the Greeks down, but Alexander brought up his Greek archers. They were cut down as well, but the Scythians were weakened even more. A third time, he sent his Hypaspists out, and they slaughtered the enemy cavalry, but again, with heavy losses inflicted upon them.